Kane calls on Bayern to face Paris Saint-Germain with the same intensity again.

After goals from Kane, Olise, Upamecano, and Diaz, Bayern Munich suffered a 4-5 defeat to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League semi-final. England star Kane stated that his team performed exceptionally well on both ends of the pitch and therefore urged them to maintain the same intensity against Enrique's team in the second leg.

In the 16th minute, Diaz was brought down in the penalty area by Willian Pacho as he received a cross from Olise, resulting in a penalty for Bayern Munich. Kane converted the penalty, giving Bayern Munich a 1-0 lead. In the 24th minute, Due provided a long pass that assisted Kvaratschlia to score, leveling the score at 1-1 for Paris Saint-Germain.

In the 33rd minute, Dembele took a corner kick, and João Neves rose to head the ball into the net, giving Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 lead over Bayern Munich. In the 41st minute, Pavlovic passed the ball to Olise, who broke into the penalty area and slotted it home, leveling the score at 2-2 for Bayern Munich.

In first-half stoppage time, Dembele's pass struck Alphonso Davies' hand, resulting in a penalty for Paris Saint-Germain. Dembele converted the penalty, putting Paris Saint-Germain back in the lead at 3-2.

In the 56th minute of the second half, Achraf Hakimi passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Kvalatskhria fired a low shot into the net, extending Paris Saint-Germain's lead over Bayern Munich to 4-2. In the 58th minute, Due assisted Dembele, who scored with a low shot, further widening Paris Saint-Germain's lead to 5-2.

In the 65th minute, Kimmich took a free kick, and Upamecano headed the ball into the net, making the score 3-5 for Bayern Munich. In the 68th minute, Kane played a long pass, and Diaz controlled the ball and slotted it past the defender to make it 4-5 for Bayern Munich.

Ultimately, Bayern Munich lost 4-5 to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said, "I think everyone saw a clash between two high-level teams, especially in terms of attacking performance, transitions between attack and defense, speed, and the intensity of one-on-one duels. We also had chances to seal the game earlier, but we are proud to have come back to 4-5."

More efficiency is required at critical moments

"Being down 2-5 away from home was a very difficult situation, but we fought hard and pulled the game back. Although there were nine goals in this game, I think there were also many great defensive plays."

Kane pointed out, "When the best players in the world are on the pitch, whether it's a contest between forwards or defenders, sometimes the attacking players will have the upper hand and show their strength, just like both sides did in this game. If you look at the performance of the center-backs, they even appeared in midfield to participate in the attack and went up against the wingers on the flanks. I think their performance was outstanding."

In addition, Bayern Munich, having already secured their title defense, will face Heidenheim in the next round of the Bundesliga, and then host Paris Saint-Germain again at the Allianz Arena in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.

Kane continued, “We need to be more efficient with our shots at crucial moments, and as the game progresses, we’re getting better and better. We’re going back to the Allianz Arena, which is essentially like being 0-1 down. We have to bring that same intensity. We’re at our best when we’re more aggressive and make more contact in physical battles and one-on-one situations, and that’s when the chances start to come. We need to do that more next week.”

"The outcome will depend on who can seize the crucial moments. There have been many crucial moments in this game, and next week will likely be the same. We are playing at home, and with the support of our fans, we hope to help us complete the comeback."

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